Jp Senior Homes - Saturna
24591 Saturna Drive, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
Assisted living residences are often preferred settings for seniors who only require minimal personal assistance, nursing care and housekeeping services in a safe, secure environment. In Lake Forest, the average cost of assisted living is $5,000 per month, which is higher than the national average but mirrors the state average.
Seniors looking for more information about assisted living in Lake Forest will find it in this guide, which provides cost comparisons of other senior care options and assisted living costs in other California cities. It also offers a roundup of benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Lake Forest and includes details on free resources for aging-related programs and services.
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READ MOREThe California Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program licenses and monitors assisted living facilities in Lake Forest and around the state. The Adult and Senior Care Program sends out field staff to perform regulatory inspections of residential care facilities for the elderly, which includes annual and focused inspections and complaint investigations.
Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey lists the average cost of assisted living in Lake Forest at $5,000 per month, which matches the statewide average. However, it’s about $700 higher than the national average.
Lake Forest’s average cost of assisted living is midrange for the state, so it’s higher than some cities while lower than others. Compared to Riverside and San Diego, the average cost of assisted living in Lake Forest is higher by $1,100 and $475 per month, respectively. Alternately, its monthly cost is $825 lower than El Centro’s and $845 less than Oxnard’s.
Lake Forest
$5,000
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Riverside
$3,900
San Diego
$4,525
El Centro
$5,825
Oxnard
$5,845
Assisted living isn’t the only type of senior care available to older adults in Lake Forest. Seniors may opt for adult day health care at an average cost of $1,647 monthly if they need minimal assistance. Seniors who want care in their homes may choose homemaker services at $5,434 or home health aides at $5,529 per month. For extensive personal and nursing care needs, nursing homes cost an average of $8,060 per month for semiprivate rooms or $10,570 for private rooms.
Homemaker Services
$5,434
Home Health Aide
$5,529
Adult Day Health Care
$1,647
Assisted Living Facility
$5,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,060
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$10,570
Low-income seniors residing in Lake Forest may be eligible to apply for government funding to help pay for assisted living. There are currently two programs available: the 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver program through Medi-Cal and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Many government entities and nonprofit organizations offer a variety of free resources for seniors in Lake Forest and throughout Orange County. Services and programs may cover everything from transportation and legal services to nutrition and social activities to help seniors stay healthy and active.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Age Well Senior Services | (949) 855-8033 | Age Well in Lake Forest provides critical programs, services and resources to seniors throughout Orange County to support their independence and promote their health and well-being. Programs and services include case management, transportation, congregate and delivered meals, health and wellness programs, senior centers, online classes, legal assistance and exercise programs, among others. |
OC Office on Aging | (714) 480-6450 or (800) 510-2020 | Orange County’s Office on Aging advocates on behalf of approximately 600,000 seniors aged 60 and older throughout the county. Programs and services focus on improving access to nutritious food, appropriate housing and transportation. The Office on Aging also strives to enhance the health and safety of the county's older adults while helping them remain active through social interactions. |
Council on Aging Southern California | (714) 479-0107 | The Council on Aging Southern California is a nonprofit that offers free services to seniors aged 60 or older and their families. It provides programs, services and unbiased information to seniors across Orange County and four other SOCAL counties. Services include concierge care navigators, friendly visitor programs, long-term care ombudsman, educational seminars, volunteer opportunities, support groups, special events and senior protection programs, among others. |
COASC Long-Term Ombudsman | (800) 300-6222 or (800) 231-4024 | COASC LTC ombudsmen advocate for residents of assisted living facilities, board and care homes and nursing homes. They mediate, investigate complaints and attempt to resolve issues. Ombudsmen also investigate suspected neglect and physical, emotional or mental abuse of residents and report serious facility violations to state licensing agencies. |
The Clubhouse for Seniors | (949) 461-3408 | Lake Forest’s Clubhouse for Seniors is a free drop-in program with various activities and services for adults aged 50 or older. Programs and services include transportation, games, monthly tournaments, exercise classes, wellness lectures, book clubs, computer classes, movies and craft classes, among others. |
Lake Forest-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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My mother was a resident of Freedom Village/ Lake Forest Ca. She passed away while residing in the assisted living facility of Freedom Village. Shortly after a fall she passed away. Before...
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Randy, we are disheartened to read your review. Your mother was a valued resident of Freedom Village and we mourned her loss when she passed away three years ago. Freedom Village is dedicated to...
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